Supplementation

Supplementation for people beginning their adventure with bodybuilding

Supplementation for people beginning their adventure with bodybuilding

Many beginners ask themselves a question whether they should reach for any supplements already at the beginning of their adventure with strength training. When they finally make a decision, they have doubts, which supplement to choose, what will be appropriate for them and what will be a redundant additive, which […]

Cat’s claw – a cure for inflammation

Cat’s claw – a cure for inflammation

Many people, even without realizing it, suffer from various types of problems resulting from increased inflammation in the body. Starting with skin problems such as atopic dermatitis, increased muscle soreness, rheumatic changes in joints, and autoimmune diseases that can have a significant impact on our lives. Cat’s Claw – what […]

High Doses of Vitamins Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

High Doses of Vitamins Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

High Doses of Vitamins Fight Alzheimer’s Disease High Doses of Vitamins Fight Alzheimer’s DiseaseWhy Don’t Doctors Recommend high dosages of vitamins?Details of clinical study regarding using high dose of vitaminsClinical study regarding using high dose of niacin – receptionNiacin’s side effects. Is Niacin safety? Scientific sources regarding niacin safenessNiacin intake […]

Bulletproof coffee – check if you’re doing it right!

Bulletproof coffee – check if you’re doing it right!

Bulletproof coffee is a morning beverage which, thanks to its contents, should supply us with a bunch of positive effects, such as morning energy, increased concentration and brain function, as well as settling our hunger for a few hours. What is bulletproof coffee?What does bulletproof coffee contain?Benefits of bulletproof coffeeHow […]

Vitamins, their bioavailability and changes during storage, baking and boiling

Vitamins, their bioavailability and changes during storage, baking and boiling

In connection to storing various products (temperature, pH, access to light, etc.) and their technological treatment (baking, boiling etc.), the content of vitamins in these products changes. What also changes is their bioavailability due to chemical alterations of compounds contained in a given product. In this post, I will present […]

What is the effectiveness of melatonin supplementation and its influence on sleep? – brief study

What is the effectiveness of melatonin supplementation and its influence on sleep? – brief study

In the meta-analysis of 19 studies, in which 1683 people took part, melatonin demonstrated a significant effectiveness in shortening the time of falling asleep (falling asleep faster by 7,06 minutes)  and prolonging total sleep time (by 8,25 minutes). Melatonin and sleep efficiency – summary of studyMelatonin and sleep efficiency – […]

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Niacin protects against Alzheimer’s disease

Niacin may protect against Alzheimer’s disease and the decline of cognitive functions caused by aging processes. Study regarding Niacin actions related to Alzheimer’s diseaseResults of the studyPathogenically low RDADoubtful role of tryptophanNiacin – nicotinic acidConclusionRead more:Source Study regarding Niacin actions related to Alzheimer’s disease In the doctor MC Morris’s report […]

Does vitamin C cure cancer?

Does vitamin C cure cancer?

Vitamin C in vitro (in test-tube) shows toxic effects against certain kinds of cancer cells, but not for healthy cells1,2,3. It stems from a bit different, more voracious metabolism of a malignant cell and is called selective cytotoxicity. A few well-known mechanisms are engaged in a potentially anticancer effect of […]

nutritional supplement of omega 3, omega 6 or omega 9 from yellow fish oil capsules on plate

Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega 7 and Omega 9 fatty acids families.

Fatty acids are regaining theirs renown right now. Previously, when myth that fat is bad, and should be forbidden in the diet was widely repeated, nobody even wanted to talk about them. But now, healthy fatty acids are one of the most used supplements, alongside multivitamin complexes and creatine. That’s […]

Supplementation in depression

Supplementation in depression

An important element of antidepressant therapy may be appropriate supplementation, because we are not always able to supplement the necessary vitamins, minerals, building compounds, or those with the nature of cofactors of certain reactions, through the diet. The more so because depression is associated with decreased appetite. Choosing the right […]

Curcumin. Super spice…?

Curcumin. Super spice…?

What is curcumin?Health BenefitsBioavailability, absorption and metabolism of curcuminCurrent use and clinical trialsReferences: What is curcumin? Curcumin is the pigment found in the spice turmeric which gives it the yellow colour. Approximately 2% of turmeric is curcumin, and it is not readily consumed unless turmeric is added to the diet […]

What is Yohimbine HCl? How does Yohimbine HCl work? Yohimbine HCl ranking

What is Yohimbine HCl? How does Yohimbine HCl work? Yohimbine HCl ranking

Yohimbine is mainly used as an aid in reducing body fat. Many of us struggle with this drawback, it is not a simple problem to solve, so additional support is always useful. Currently, there are many substances on the market that work better or worse supporting weight reduction. Often, however, […]

Forskolin – natural fat burner

Forskolin – natural fat burner

When browsing the labels of the supplements collectively called fat burners, we may repeatedly encounter one ingredient, the extract fromColeus forskohlii, Indian nettle or just forskolin. What are its properties? From Chinese medicine to the market of supplements Therapeutic properties of Coleus froskohliihave been known to Asian people for 3 […]

The best ways to boost your metabolism

The best ways to boost your metabolism

I will tell you about some daily habits that can boost your metabolism to burn fat. Those easy tips and tricks will help you to lose weight and bring you closer to your goals. Let’s get started! Get started in the a.m. – Protein-fast breakfast will boost your metabolism!Make some […]

Pre or post work out? Getting the most out of protein for weight loss

Pre or post work out? Getting the most out of protein for weight loss

What is protein and why should we ingest it? Chemically, protein is composed of amino acids, which are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur. There are twenty amino acids in total, used to develop and maintain just about every part of the body, from our skin […]

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Rauwolfia Serpentina and Rauwolscine – why to use it? How does it work? And actually, what is it used for?

Rauwolfia (Rauwolfia Serpentina) is the plant from milkweed family, firstly used in Ayurvedic traditional medicine. It was used as a kind of aphrodisiac – even native people noticed its effectiveness in improving mood and libido. But why not only Rauwolfia Serpentina is still used, but its popularity is still growing? […]

Running can destroy your joints! How to run healthy?

Running can destroy your joints! How to run healthy?

The turn of winter and spring is the best time to start running. Both professionals and amateurs start the season. Remember, however, that a bad running technique, instead of improving health, can really hurt our joints. Before we start training, let’s also take care of appropriate strengthening of the body, […]

The best ashwagandha supplement 2019

The best ashwagandha supplement 2019

As there is a huge choice of products on the market containing “Ashwagandha”. An average consumer takes into account the price and the number of capsules in the packaging. Looking deeper into the topic may verify the amount of the substance in one capsule and finally will lead you to […]

ZMA and microelements – an essential set for the body

ZMA and microelements – an essential set for the body

Micronutrients are elements that occur in our bodies and have a positive effect on the work of our body, on specific functions, behaviors and feelings. The microelements include, among others, such elements as iodine, selenium, iron, molybdenum, fluorine, manganese, boron, zinc, cobalt, chromium and copper. The demand for elements is […]